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Patrol finds pickup involved in fatal hit and run; charges expected to be filed next week
ZANESVILLE − Charges are expected to be filed in the next week after the Zanesville post of the Ohio Highway Patrol located the vehicle involved in Monday’s fatal hit-skip crash near milepost 8 on U.S. 40, thanks to tips from the public and assistance from local law enforcement.
Ohio police cracking down on reckless use of Orbeez gel guns after public claims pregnant daughter was shot in the face
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Ohio police are reaching out to the public in response to several calls relating to Orbeez gel guns. According to Zanesville Police , they have received several complaints of bystanders being injured by individuals shooting from moving vehicles. Several Facebook comments reveal the problems the community is having with the toys. One […]
Zanesville billboard claims Columbus criminals cause crime there. Data isn't supporting claim
When you drive east into Muskingum County on Interstate 70, there’s a large billboard perched on a hill above some farmland. It reads “Columbus Criminals. Turn Back Now. Prison awaits you in Muskingum County. Zero Tolerance for drugs, theft and violence.”. There's a second electric billboard that can...
A school bus driver was allegedly driving with a gun. Hopewell schools have suspended them
HOPEWELL TWP. ― A school bus driver has been suspended as officials investigate accusations that they brought a gun onto their vehicle Thursday morning. In a letter to parents in the Hopewell Area School District, Superintendent Jeff Beltz said the incident occurred on a bus that was taking students to Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School. A student reported seeing a revolver fall onto the bus floor from the driver's lap while on the way to the school, with the driver immediately picking up the weapon and keeping it out of sight.
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